Chapter Two

Maggie arrived at the Starlight Restaurant about fifteen minutes early for her date. But she didn't mind, as she needed to get a few stiff drinks into her to ease her anxiety. As she walked into the reception area, she couldn't help but smile at all the charming couples sophisticatedly dressed in the finest of gowns and tuxedos for this occasion. Deep down she envied them all; they were all so lucky to have each other, to be in love. Could she perhaps fall heads over in love with her admirer? It might be love at first sight.

She waited for the attention of a dark haired handsome employee to greet her. He glanced over, smiling as he opened a small reservation book. "Yes, madam?"

Beaming, she replied. "Good evening, my name is Maggie Burroughs. I was told to meet someone here at 7:30pm. He never left a name"

His slim finger flicked through the small book, as he searched for her surname. "Burroughs…ah, yes. There is a table for you. However, your date hasn't arrived yet. Would you like to wait in the bar or would you prefer being shown to your table?"

"I'd like to be shown to my table, please" she muttered and gave him a warm smile. He nodded and led her through the huge double doors of the reception area into the main dining room. Maggie's heart literally skipped a beat as she studied her sumptuous surroundings. It was like she was in heaven.

Everything was perfect.

Each table was covered with an ivory dining cloth and the most expensive cutlery was arranged in a classy manner. Also, there was a single red rose in a vase in the centre of each table, along with two lit candles. A large crystal chandelier hung in the centre of the ceiling while in the far corner of the room were a group of well-dressed musicians. Soothing music resonates from the variety of instruments that they are expertly playing. Every one of the couples in the room was so contented as they stared into their respective partners eyes. Maggie smirked. She certainly was going to enjoy this.

The employee slowed down a small table several feet from the musicians, turning around to face Maggie who thanked him as she courteously pulled out the chair for her. Like what a true gentleman should do.

"Now, would you like something while you wait? Perhaps a glass of champagne?" he asked, flashing her a friendly grin. She instantly nodded, "Yes. Please"

Before leaving the handsome employee leaned down to whisper into Maggie's ear, "You know if your date doesn't go according to plan, you would be more than welcomed to have a late night drink with me after I finish work. Here…this is my cell phone number"

She reddened ever so slightly as he scribbled down his name and phone number on a small piece of paper, "My name is Liam"

"That is a very generous offer. I'll see how my date goes and if it isn't my dream date…then I'll phone you" she smiled. He nodded extremely satisfied as he left her table to obtain her champagne.

Still smiling Maggie twisted her head towards the group of musicians as they began to delve into the classic song. 'Love is in The Air' by John Paul Young. Softly she commenced to sing the beginning of the first few lines of the song, tapping her fingers upon the tabletop.

Love is in the air
Every where I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound

And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes

Outside the restaurant Freddy had just arrived, not knowing who was already in the place and he certainly was going to get a surprise when he found out. Conceitedly he strode into the reception area, glaring with perversion at all the beautiful women dressed in extravagant gowns, "Like what you see?"

The ladies gasped and were quickly led into the dining area by their partners, who were also appalled and frightened by the sight of a hideously burnt man sauntering about the entrance to the restaurant.

"Yes sir?" called Liam from behind.

Snarling, Freddy spun around to face him and dug his hand into his pocket to reveal the picture of his supposed date. "I've got a date with this great looking babe"

The man gulped, "Um, what is your name, sir?"

"Freddy Krueger. But to you…it's Mr Krueger. Right?"

"Of course Mr Krueger" Liam stuttered, "Please follow me and I'll show you to your seat"

With a small grunt Freddy pursued the man into the dining area. Several couples halted eating their meals and gawked in dread at the sight of Freddy as he stalked past them, "What are you all looking at? Go back to eating your fucking starters!"

Startled they turned back to their food, murmuring to each other as to who the man was. Freddy moved towards a small dining table in the corner of the room and sat down, "Hey, get me a bottle of champagne!" he demanded.

Liam gave a curt nod and left his presence but not before glancing over to Maggie's table that was literally a few feet from Freddy's, however the woman was busy reading the menu to notice the new guest in the opposite table.

After a few minutes she lifted her gaze, sensing someone's presence near to her as she twisted her head to the right. Freddy did the same and turned his gaze to his right. Blankly the two stared at each other, not believing what they are seeing. Surely their minds must be playing tricks on them.

Blinking, Maggie twisted back around and took a long gulp of her cool champagne. It couldn't be, it was impossible. There was no way he could be here. Not on this day, Valentine's Day. What crazy bitch would go out with him? Did she have a death wish?

Suddenly a slim figure slid into the seat in front of her. Grimly she looked up and gasped out loud as her father glared back at her, finally sneering. "What are you doing here, Katherine?"

She gritted her teeth, hissing. "Never mind what I'm doing here. What are you doing here, Dad? Shouldn't you be in the dream world slicing and dicing any kid who falls asleep?"

"I'm not answering your question until YOU answer mine" he spat.

Maggie smugly straightened up in her seat as she replied, "I've got an admirer. He made this date for me…oh, don't tell me it was you"

He laughed in disbelief, "No, I did not. Anyway, I've got my own date…and what a babe she is" He whipped out the picture of his date and handed it over to her. Quietly she scanned the picture, before uttering. "She must have had a lot of plastic surgery"

She gasped as the furious Freddy plucked the picture out her hand as he reprimanded and flicked his blades warningly in front her face, flicking his steel blades at her hair, "Don't you dare talk about my date like that!"

"Hey" she snapped, "Watch the hair!"

"Are you wearing a wig this time?" he naughtily asked.

Incensed she shook her head, "No! Please go back to your seat"

As he rose from the seat, Liam scurried in with a bottle of champagne under his arm, "Excuse me, but your dates are here" Freddy smirked and hurried back to his table where he immediately got stuck into drinking the champagne.

Maggie fiddled with her hair and quickly whipped out her lip-gloss to apply some more. Once this deed was done she slipped it back into her handbag. Nervously, she turned around to the entrance where her date and Freddy's would enter.

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Authors Note: This will be my last update until June or so.